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Illuminated pole

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-29
THORNEYCROFT GREG +1
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"The invention provides an illuminatable pole that is visually transparent and structurally supported. The pole has a longitudinal internal structure member and an external optically transparent sleeve that is fitted for coaxial and contiguous engagement in at least three positions on the internal circumference of the sleeve. The pole can also have an illuminating means, such as fibre optical cable, positioned between the structural member and the diffusion sleeve. The structural member can be solid or hollow, and can have various cross-sections. The pole can be used for decorative or functional purposes, such as in a dance pole."

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However, the available poles to date, rely on their structural strength in the use of metal componentry which does not lend itself to the inclusion of visual and illuminated display.

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[0015]The invention will now be described with particular reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 which detail one particularly preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0016]Referring now to the Figures, the invention provides an illuminatable dance pole comprising a longitudinal internally positioned structural member 3, taking the form as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 of a square section steel pipe or tube. The strength and workability of the steel tube provides the integral structural strength and composition of the dance pole and runs the substantial length of the pole which as shown in FIG. 1, is firmly fitted to the ground and the ceiling so as to provide adequate support for a dancer. The longitudinal internal structural member is then encased or surrounded by a generally cylindrical shaped or configured sleeve having generally optically transparent and diffusion characteristics which can be provided by an array of internal score lines fitted on the internal side of the sleeve or alternatively can ...

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Abstract

An illuminatable dance pole includes a longitudinal internal structural (3) member running the substantial length of the pole, an optical diffusion sleeve (2) of generally cylindrical cross-section encasing the structural member along all or part of the length thereof, and an external optically transparent sleeve (1) such that the external sleeve, the diffusion sleeve and the structural member are fitted for coaxial and contiguous engagement in at least three positions on the circumference of each respective member or sleeve so as to provide a visually transparent and structurally supported dance pole.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the entertainment and leisure industry and in particular to a particular type of dancing, utilising a vertically positioned cylindrical pole as a basis and focus upon which a particular style of dancing is executed.[0002]Such dance poles traditionally comprise of a sturdy vertical pole rigidly anchored and of sufficient rigidity and structural strength to withstand the forces imposed by the acrobatic and gymnastic exertions typified by the style of dancing. Dance poles must provide sufficient structural strength to hold a dancer but also provide a sufficiently safe and hygienic surface to support the dancer who relies to a large part, on the pole for support and leverage. To date, such dance poles are constructed of rigid materials, primarily of steel, aluminium or other substantial materials.[0003]In order to enhance the attraction of such a dancing style, it will be desirable to augment dance poles with illuminated light...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F21V7/04F21S4/00
CPCA63B2244/225G02B6/04G02B6/001F21V21/13
Inventor THORNEYCROFT, GREGWHITE, GRANT
Owner THORNEYCROFT GREG